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common purpose
[ˈkɒmən ˈpɜːpəs]
noun phrase
pl: common purposes
objetivo comum
1.
A shared goal or intention that unites a group of people or organizations
The volunteers gathered together with a common purpose of helping the community.
Os voluntários se reuniram com o objetivo comum de ajudar a comunidade.
2.
A mutual aim that motivates collective action or cooperation
Despite their differences, they worked toward a common purpose.
Apesar das suas diferenças, trabalharam em direção a um objetivo comum.
Synonyms
shared goal
mutual aim
collective objective
unified purpose
common goal
Antonyms
conflicting interests
opposing objectives
divergent goals
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
objetivo comum
Most commonly used form in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
objetivo comum
Standard usage
Portugal
objetivo comum
Standard usage, may also use 'propósito comum'
Related Idioms & Phrases
united for a common purpose
work toward a common purpose
share a common purpose
in common purpose
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